Flakbatterie Kilwa, Anti-aircraft battery in Butjadingen, Germany.
The military complex consists of four gun bunkers surrounding a central command bunker, with additional structures including a munition bunker and radar installations.
Constructed in 1936 on farmland acquired through forced sale, the battery became combat-ready in September 1939 with four 8.8 cm anti-aircraft guns.
The facility earned the name 'the oblique battery' due to the angled positioning of its first gun bunker and command station compared to other structures.
The site contains preserved remnants of military architecture, including former service buildings and garages from the external subordinate command location.
The munition bunker was disguised as a farmhouse, while the military complex included a one-story U-shaped building for soldier accommodations.
Location: Butjadingen
GPS coordinates: 53.57111,8.24250
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:04
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